Ancient history

Who were three popular English writers of the Enlightenment period?

* John Locke (1632-1704) was a philosopher and physician who is often regarded as one of the most influential philosophers of the 17th century. His most famous works include *An Essay Concerning Human Understanding* (1690), *Two Treatises of Government* (1690), and *A Letter Concerning Toleration* (1689).

* Isaac Newton (1643-1727) was a physicist and mathematician who is best known for his contributions to classical mechanics, optics, and calculus. His most famous work, *Principia Mathematica* (1687), is considered one of the most influential scientific works ever published.

* Alexander Pope (1688-1744) was a poet who is considered to be one of the greatest English poets of the 18th century. His most famous works include *An Essay on Criticism* (1711), *The Rape of the Lock* (1714), and *The Dunciad* (1728).